NFL Week 15 injuries: Texans’ C.J. Stroud still in concussion protocol, Dolphins enter bout vs. Jets banged up

With four weeks remaining in the NFL regular season, the playoff push is on. The loaded AFC, for example, has 11 teams with winning records, the most through Week 14 in any conference since 1970. That includes six 7-6 teams. Unfortunately, all 32 teams are dealing with injuries at this point in the year. 

Let’s take a look at injuries around the league. Below, we will break down the midweek injury reports for the teams playing Sunday, the second-to-final injury report for the six teams playing Saturday, and the final injury report for Thursday night’s matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders.

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(Saturday, 1 p.m. ET)

Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (ankle), wide receiver Jalen Nailor (concussion), offensive tackle Brian O’Neill (ankle) and offensive guard Chris Reed (illness) did not practice on Wednesday. Wide receiver Justin Jefferson (chest) and offensive guard Dalton Risner (ankle) were limited participants. 

Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase (ankle) said he is good to go for Saturday’s matchup against Minnesota and returned to practice on Wednesday after missing Tuesday’s session. Tyler Boyd (foot, ankle) and DJ Turner II (ankle) were also limited. 

(Saturday, 4:30 p.m. ET)

Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (ankle), wide receiver Diontae Johnson (knee) and offensive guard Isaac Seumalo (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday. Linebacker Elandon Roberts (groin), pass rusher Alex Highsmith (concussion) and defensive tackle Keeanu Benton (oblique) were limited participants. Pass rusher T.J. Watt has also been cleared by an independent neurological consultant and is no longer in concussion protocol. 

Offensive tackle Braden Smith (knee) and running back Jonathan Taylor (thumb) did not practice for the Colts on Tuesday or Wednesday. Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (back) and linebacker Segun Olubi (hip) were limited…

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Author : Jordan Dajani

Publish date : 2023-12-15 01:20:39

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